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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,445

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $11,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,490

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $9,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatSonic
Trim3.6 VR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $19,720
Base Invoice $27,513 $18,931
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Rear side airbags 350  
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Cargo net   60
Sunroof   850
RS Package   800
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Rear side airbags 310  
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Cargo net   55
Sunroof   774
RS Package   728
Options (change) 3,585 1,850
Options (change) 3,242 1,684
Destination 630 875
Total Price $34,165 $22,445
Total Invoice $31,385 $21,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,291
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatSonic
Trim3.6 VR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,165$22,445
Adjustments for Features-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,330$22,445
Total Invoice$31,385$21,490
Adjustments for Features-2,6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,781$21,490

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatSonic
Trim3.6 VR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$5,205$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6040

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in99.4 in
Length188.2 in173.9 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height58.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested91524%
Total Not Requested291576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested37537%
Total Not Requested65063%

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